All The World’s A Stage: Legal Factors to Keep in Mind Before Signing a Location Agreement
August 31, 2019 via ConvergeBlog
When location scouts for movies, TV shows or other special events come to check out a hotel, hotel owners or managers have reason to be excited and cautious. The property may receive a location fee for the filming, and the buzz, visibility and social media bounce that come with location filming can be hard to put a price on. Location agreements, even those with high dollar values involved, are often presented only a few days before a shoot. If you want to have your hotel or property featured in a film or TV show, you will have to act quickly. The typical location agreement sent by the production company is a short one-page document, but there are complex legal issues involved. Because filming agreements move quickly, and the production company likely had its lawyers draft the agreement, it’s important for a hotel or property manager to also have an equally experienced lawyer of their own review the proposed agreement and negotiate it before committing the hotel or
property to the project. Below are some key factors to consider when transforming your property into a Hollywood soundstage:
A suggested checklist for a lodging operation to guide guests on security items the guest should be mindful of and actions the guest should or should not take while staying at your facility.
The Recent Rise Of Predictive Scheduling Laws: Emerging Strategies In An Evolving Area
August 29, 2019 via ConvergeBlog Given the recent rise in popularity of these laws, it is important for you to understand what these laws are, where you are most likely to encounter them, and what steps you can take to make sure you’re abreast of the most up-to-date compliance strategies.
What is the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry? (Why does It Matter?)
August 20, 2019 via ConvergeBlog The Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) was first published by a committee of the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC) in 1926...The group saw the need for common financial language and to be able to compare statistics.
